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Asset Manager Secures SEC Approval to Create Novel Bitcoin Futures Fund
6.12.2019
NYDIG plans to raise $25 million for an SEC-approved investment fund focused entirely on cash-settled bitcoin futures
Chinese VeChain Tea Traceability Platform Gets Official Seal of Approval
15.11.2019
VeChain continues its meteoric rise following Chinese government endorsement of a VeChain-based tea traceability platform
Bakkt Seeks Approval to Offer Cash-Settled Bitcoin Futures in Singapore
12.11.2019
Bakkt aims to offer cash-settled bitcoin futures before 2020 to complement its physically settled contracts
Tassat Gets CFTC Approval to Issue Bitcoin Derivatives In US
8.11.2019
New York-based fintech Tassat has acquired a swap execution facility registration with the CFTC from trueEx
Tassat Is One Step Closer to Offering Crypto Derivatives With CFTC Approval
7.11.2019
The CFTC has granted Tassat a swap execution facility registration, bringing it one step closer to offering US customers bitcoin derivatives products
The SEC Does Not Want Crypto ETFs — What Will It Take to Get Approval?
5.11.2019
The number of firms seeking to launch the first BTC ETF is growing, but what will it take for the U.S. SEC to finally grant approval?
Malaysia Regulator Approves International Crypto Exchange Luno
23.10.2019
The strict financial regulator in Malaysia is trying to help the local fintech industry scale up and attract new investors. As part of that trend the Malaysia Securities Commission is recognizing the right of cryptocurrency exchanges such as Luno to serve local customers. Also Read: Credit Suisse...
Zuckerberg: Facebook Will Not Launch Libra Without US Approval
22.10.2019
Mark Zuckerberg plans to assure Congress that Libra will not launch until all U.S. regulators' concerns are addressed
Diversified Crypto Fund Receives FINRA Regulatory Approval
15.10.2019
Grayscale Investments has received regulatory approval to publicly quote shares of its diversified crypto fund. The product, which is the firm’s only diversified offering, invests in five main cryptocurrencies. In addition, the firm offers nine single-asset investment funds, some of which...
Grayscale Wins Approval for First Public Digital Currency Index Fund
14.10.2019
The digital currency asset manager will offer its Digital Large Cap Fund on over-the-counter markets
Startup Backed by tZERO Seeks Approval of the SEC For Launching Security Tokens Market
12.10.2019
BSTX (Boston Security Token Exchange) has sought approval from the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) of the US to unveil a market for registered and publicly traded security tokens. It is important to note that BSTX is co-owned by Overstock’s blockchain division tZERO and BOX Digital...
Slovenia Has the Most BCH-Accepting Physical Locations Worldwide
12.10.2019
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) merchant adoption continues to grow, but in certain regions worldwide like Australia, Japan, and New Hampshire, BCH acceptance is swelling. As each area pursues BCH adoption in a variety of unique ways, the Republic of Slovenia has seen massive retail approval as the payment...
tZERO-Backed Startup Seeks SEC Approval to Launch Security Token Market
12.10.2019
A firm part-owned by Overstock’s tZERO is seeking regulatory approval to launch one of the first markets for publicly traded, registered security tokens
SEC Rejects Another High-Profile Bitcoin ETF Proposal
10.10.2019
Another high-profile proposal for a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) has been denied by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The agency, however, emphasized that the disapproval was not based on whether bitcoin has utility or value as an innovation or an investment. Shares of...
VanEck, SolidX Drop Bitcoin ETF Race, SEC Approval Until 2020 Unlikely
23.9.2019
Now that the VanEck/SolidX Bitcoin ETF is temporarily out of the game, no approvals are to be expected until 2020
German Gov’t Speaks Against Approval of Facebook’s Libra in Europe
13.9.2019
Germany opposes Facebook’s Libra stablecoin in the EU, but envisions the development of a state-run cryptocurrency
Galaxy Digital Gains Approval to Underwrite Public Securities Offerings
6.9.2019
Crypto merchant bank Galaxy Digital receives FINRA approval to underwrite public offerings of securities
Bitcoin ETF: How SEC Exemptions Help Firms Offer Interim Products
6.9.2019
There are several exemptions the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) offers that allow companies to launch their bitcoin investment products without registration. While waiting for the SEC to approve their bitcoin ETF, some firms have taken advantage of these exemptions to offer...
Binance to Launch USD-backed Stablecoin, Gets Approval in New York
5.9.2019
Major crypto exchange Binance said it partnered with Paxos Trust Company, a crypto custody company and issuer of stablecoins, in order to launch a new stablecoin, Binance USD (BUSD), later this month.
"BUSD will be available on the Paxos platform for direct purchase and redemption 1:1 for U.S....
Crypto Trading App Robinhood Launching in UK Following FCA Approval
8.8.2019
A subsidiary of U.S.-based stock and crypto trading app Robinhood received FCA approval to operate as a broker in the U.K